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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Why is this election being held?
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- This election is being held to elect a new U.S. Senator from the state of West Virginia to fill the vacancy of our late U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd.
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I thought the vacancy had already been filled?
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- U.S. Senator Carte Goodwin, appointed by Governor Joe Manchin III is serving as a temporary representative of the state until after this election.
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When can I vote for the new U.S. Senator?
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- A primary election will be held on August 28, 2010. Precincts will be open from 6:30a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The general election for this office will take place with the normally scheduled November 2, 2010 election.
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If I am a non-affiliated voter, may I vote in the Primary Election?
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If you are a voter who is NOT registered with the Democrat, Republican, or Mountain Party, and you wish to vote in the Special Primary Election, you must choose and request a ballot from one of the following parties: Democrat-Republican-Mountain
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What are the qualifications to be a U.S. Senator?
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- In Article 1 Section 3, The U.S. Constitution states that "No Person shall be a Senator who shall not attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen."
- At Least 30 years old
- Nine year citizen of the United States
- When elected (at November 2, 2010 General Election), must be inhabitant of the state for which they have been chosen.
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Where do I file to become a candidate for U.S. Senate?
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- All candidates must file with the Secretary of State. The filing period begins at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday July 20, 2010 and ends 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010. The Secretary of State's Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during this filing period.
- Please note: If filing by electronic means (facsimile or email) the original Certificate of Announcement must be in hand, at the Secretary of State's Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010.
- Electronic filings may be sent to these addresses, Fax: (304)558-8386 email: elections@wvsos.com
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How much is the filing fee?
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- The filing fee is $1,740.00. This fee is based on 1% of the salary for the office. Filing fees may be paid in cash, check, money order, cashier check, or credit card (phone or in person).
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